Fitter machinist

IMMEDIATE START - $43 per hour PLUS

Key Duties: 

• Ensure all work practices are conducted in a safe manner in line with relevant 

legislative and Australian standards. 

• Studying drawings and specifications to determine suitable material, method & 

sequence of operations, and machine settings. 

• Read and interpret drawings. 

• Measure parts and replicate without drawings. 

• Operate a wide range of metal machining machine tools, including but not limited to: 

Lathes, Milling Machines, Drills, Borers (Vertical and Horizontal), Lineboring Machines, 

Grinders (Surface and Cylindrical) Slotters, Shapers and Saws. 

• Operate crane hoists to move small loads in line with relevant task. 

• Fit fabricated metal parts into products and assemble metal parts and subassemblies 

to produce machines and equipment. 

• Check fabricated and assembled metal parts for accuracy, clearance and fit using 

precision measuring instruments. 

• Form metal stock and castings to fine tolerances using machining tools to press, cut, 

grind, plane, bore and drill metal. 

• Diagnose faults and perform operational maintenance of machines, overhaul and 

repair mechanical parts and fluid power equipment. 

• The ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner or develop alternative 

solutions. 

• Ability to complete work with accuracy and thoroughness. 

• Ability to perform basic welding and fabrication tasks. 

• Follow procedures and policies. 

Key Relationships: 

• Report to Workshop Supervisor, Leading Hand and Mechanical Services Manager. 

• Team members- Balance team and individual responsibilities and supports other’s 

efforts to succeed. 

• Integrate with all people within the business. 

Role Expectations: 

Qualifications 

• Trade qualification in Fitting Machining (Cert III Mechanical Engineering [Trade]). 

• Minimum of Queensland C Class Drivers Licence. 

Industry experience 

• Previous experience in a similar role. 

• Experience in Fitting and Machining, repairs on all types of plant and equipment for 

mines, sugar, ports and agriculture industries. 

General skills, experience and knowledge 

• Effective oral and written communication skills. 

• Communicates effectively with the range of different people involved in the business. 

• Time management skills and ability to identify priorities. 

Accomplish objectives effectively and in a timely manner. 

• Strong problem-solving skills, self-motivated and capable of working independently, 

unsupervised or as part of a team. 

• Physically fit and healthy